''''Part I, Chapter 3, Article 23 Attempt to Commit an Offence''
An attempt to commit an offence is the intentional commission of part of the offence, but which is unsuccessful due to external circumstances that prevent the full offence from being committed.
Attempts to commit an offence shall be punished only if deemed dangerous for society, as provided in the Penal Law.
Attempts to commit an offence shall be punished according to the articles prescribing penalties for the offence itself.
Attempts to commit minor offences shall not be punished.
3. In accordance with this Statute, a person shall be criminally responsible and liable for punishment for a crime within the jurisdiction of the Court if that person:
(f) Attempts to commit such a crime by taking action that commences its execution by means of a substantial step, but the crime does not occur because of circumstances independent of the person's intentions. However, a person who abandons the effort to commit the crime or otherwise prevents the completion of the crime shall not be liable for punishment under this Statute for the attempt to commit that crime if that person completely and voluntarily gave up the criminal purpose.